A novel definition for the hydrogen bond is recommended here. It takes into account the theoretical and experimental knowledge acquired over the past century. This definition insists on some evidence. Six criteria are listed that could be used as evidence for the presence of a hydrogen bond.

Pure and Applied Chemistry
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Definition of the hydrogen bond (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)
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Keywords: bonding; charge transfer; hydrogen bond; IUPAC Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Division; molecular interactions; noncovalent interactions
Project Year: 2004, Project Code: 2004-026-2-100
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Published Online: 2011-07-08
Published in Print: 2011-07-08
Citation Information: Pure and Applied Chemistry, Volume 83, Issue 8, Pages 1637–1641, ISSN (Online) 1365-3075, ISSN (Print) 0033-4545, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-01-02.
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